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Shintaro Kobayashi specializes in research and consulting for government agencies and the ICT industry.
He is committed to exploring mechanisms that foster a safe and secure society while enabling active information distribution. His work emphasizes protecting personal information and privacy, as well as promoting the secondary use of copyrighted works.

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How would you feel if your data was shared with a third party, profiled by a service you use, or linked to data obtained from other sources?
In a world where many are eager to leverage AI and data, I frequently reflect on the kind of world I want to live in as a consumer. I strive to assist our clients in achieving a balance between data utilization and protection.

Specialized field

  • ICT Public Policy and Management
  • Personal Information Protection, Privacy Governance, and Privacy Technology
  • AI and Data Utilization Governance

Major project results

  • Support for the implementation of data mapping, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), policies, and other activities related to establishing privacy governance
  • Support for formulation and operation of voluntary rules in the automotive, broadcasting, and telecommunications industries
  • Support for the introduction of privacy technology solution (e.g., OneTrust)

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          • Member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications/Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Corporate Privacy Governance Model Study Group' (2019-2023)
          • Observer for the Cabinet Secretariat's 'Digital Market Competition Council Working Group' (2019-2024)
          • Member of the Personal Information Protection Commission's 'Study Group on the Utilization of Anonymized and Pseudonymized Data' (2021)
          • Member of the Japan Fair Trade Commission's 'Study Group on Competition Policy for Data Markets' (2020)